Deep conversations can happen when you least expect them. Oh sure, you’re prepared for them around the dinner table, or before bedtime, when things are quiet and the mind has a chance to unwind and relax a bit. For my kids, however, it’s always those short bits of time when we’re in the car, hustling… Continue reading Child-like Faith
Tag: Crisana
Everything I need to know, I learned in elementary school
Yesterday was the last day of school. It’s hard to believe it’s been 9 months since Trey and Crisana met their teachers for the first time. Or 9 months since we took those brand-new crayons or unopened boxes of notebook paper into their new classrooms. Or 9 months since the first day of school, where… Continue reading Everything I need to know, I learned in elementary school
“M” is for the Many Things She Gave Me…
It’s Mother’s Day, that day when children have the opportunity to tell their mothers just how special they are. My children have never disappointed me on Mother’s Day, and this year was no exception. I received wonderful gifts and cards with heartfelt sentiments which I will treasure. But of course my favorites by far are… Continue reading “M” is for the Many Things She Gave Me…
Threads of Gratitude: Canvas Stretcher Edition
Last week, I had the opportunity to go to the Nasher Sculpture Garden with my mom and my children. I’ll let that sink in for a minute: I went to an art museum. Willingly. And dare I say I even enjoyed it? And this time I managed NOT to ask questions like “These are all… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Canvas Stretcher Edition
Lessons on Forgiveness
Oh boy, did I ever blow it. Totally screwed up. Messed up big time. In a word: FAIL. And I’m completely sick over it. Tied up in knots. Lump-in-the-throat and tears-in-the-eyes. Usually, the admitting part is not difficult for me. I make mistakes constantly. All. The. Time. I’m forever forgetting things, mixing dates and times… Continue reading Lessons on Forgiveness
Into Africa: Day 1
The following posts are taken from my journal and mixed with personal recollections. I have backdated them to reflect real-time thoughts and events as I experienced them. Whew. As I sit – somewhat comfortably – in my assigned seat near the window of an American Airlines 777 bound for London, I am finally able to… Continue reading Into Africa: Day 1
Beauty Is…
That is the title of this year’s PTA Reflections contest. As a teacher, I did my duty to inform the students and parents about the reflections contest…but never anything more than that. And for the past 5 years as a parent of a school-aged child, I would read through the packet of information, become quickly… Continue reading Beauty Is…
And a child shall lead them…
Today I had the most interesting discussion with my 6-year-old daughter on the way to church. It went something like this: Crisana: Mom, who wrote the book of Matthew? Me: Jesus’ disciple, Matthew. Crisana: Wow….(pauses for a moment to collect her thoughts and do some more “research”)…Luke wrote Luke and he was a doctor! Me:… Continue reading And a child shall lead them…
The Journey Begins
Well here it is. The day my children have alternately dreaded and anticipated all summer long. The day I’ve been so anxious about for the past few weeks. The day circled in red on our calendar. The first day of school. And while I can hardly believe Trey is beginning his next-to-last year of elementary… Continue reading The Journey Begins
Meet the Teacher!
Well the moment of truth has arrived…last night was Meet the Teacher Night at McGowen! We finally learned who the victims …er…lucky leaders are! We actually knew who Crisana’s teacher would be because we received a phone call from her earlier in the week, reminding us of the upcoming Meet the Teacher and supply drop-off… Continue reading Meet the Teacher!